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Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta (Habitat NWMA) kicked off its 2026 build season in partnership with the Cobb County High School Coalition.
On April 25, the Cobb County High School Coalition joined Habitat NWMA for the first build day of the season in Douglasville.
Five Cobb high schools are participating in this year’s coalition: Campbell, Harrison, Hillgrove, Pope, and Walton High School Habitat for Humanity student chapters. This effort marks the 29th Habitat home built in collaboration with Habitat clubs from Cobb County high schools.
“The Cobb High School Coalition brings energy and passion every year as they join Habitat’s mission. Their flexibility to support both our Curb Appeal Program, serving homeowners in Smyrna, along with building a new house in Douglas County, strengthens our entire community,” said Kyle Huhtanen, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta.
Luis and Marisol, originally from New Jersey, now live in Douglasville, Georgia, where they are raising their three sons: Luis is a U.S. Army veteran who volunteers as a youth sports coach. Marisol is a full-time caregiver who was inspired by her mother’s health challenges to support her family full-time.
The family’s current housing presents several challenges, including water-damaged ceilings, creaky floors, rising rent, and limited space. Unsafe streets also prevent theirchildren from playing outside. Luis and Marisol are working with Habitat NWMA to build a safe, stable home for their family and look forward to paying forward the support they have received.
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